But the interest shown by Google and Microsoft has led to speculation by telecoms analysts that companies will attempt to gain control of the free spectrum to set up free Wi-Fi access for their mobile handsets.

Neither Microsoft nor Google have made any public comments about bidding for the UK's unused wireless spectrum.

However, earlier this year, Microsoft reported the successful 10-month white space trial in Cambridge and its surrounding areas. According to US reports Microsoft was part of a consortium of 17 companies, not including Google, that took part in the trial.

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